Directions from MCO to Emerald Island

[maps]

Hi all

I received directions to our villa via I4 but I remember there being another route that was less heavily travelled. I remember it had a few tolls--is it route 417 or the bee line expressway?

Does anyone know these directions? thanks

 

[mymickeyhouse]

Hi,

Take 417 to the Celebration exit make a right after the toll booth and then make a left on 192. Between mile marker 4 and 5 get in the left lane and make a left on Formosa Gardens BLVD. (Red Lobster, Taco Bell, Wallgreens are some land marks)
At the 4 way stop make a right. Emerald Island is the 2nd community on the left.

I hope that helps!! Have a great trip!!

 

[maps]

I believe that is the one. thanks

We've been there a few times so our memories will be jogged as soon as we see all the mile markers. However this will be our friend's first time and I know how confusing it can be the first time.

Do you happen to know the specific exit number for Celebration?
Also, there are signs for 417 when you exit the car rental booths, right? Is it 417 east/west/north/south?

Thanks again

 

[mymickeyhouse]

Hi,

I pretty sure it is 417 South. It is very clearly marked leaving the airport from the airport rental car area, so you should not have a problem. It says Disney World on the 417 sign. I am not sure of the exit number, but there should be a hospital sign, since Celebration hospital is right at that exit.

 

[kcarp]

Between mile marker 4 and 5 get in the left lane and make a left on Formosa Gardens BLVD.

Is this the same way to get to Indian Creek?

 

[maps]

kcarp
yes it is, the only difference is when you go past Splendid China, you go straight instead of taking a right hand turn

 

[kcarp]

Thanks Maps, I'm trying to get an idea of the area. I never been in that part of the world.

 

[Figment22]

Do you happen to know the specific exit number for Celebration?
Also, there are signs for 417 when you exit the car rental booths, right? Is it 417 east/west/north/south?

Thanks again

Celebration is Exit 2 off 417 South. There are definitely signs for 417. It's also referred to as the Central Florida Greenway.

 

[ujpest_doza]

Even better from a traffic avoidance point of view is to leave the 417 a little earlier and use the Osceola Parkway Toll Road (although i doubt you'll actually pay a toll on this stretch).

Use Osceola Parkway to travel West right through Disney following signs for Animal Kingdom Lodge.

When you reach the last set of traffic lights you can see AKL ahead of you and you should turn left onto Sherberth Road.

Follow Sherberth Road to US192 and turn right and then left at the first set of traffic lights on US192 onto Formosa Gardens.

This route will avoid the jams on US192.

 

[dgaston]

I like to take the Osceola Parkway exit, and then turn left at Gaylord Palms to get to my favorite Publix at Xentury City. We shop and then head on into the Formosa Garden area, either by 192 or Osceola Parkway, depending on our mood.